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The Broke Agent is a media brand that creates entertainment for real estate professionals. But the beauty of it is that you don't have to be in the industry to enjoy its content. Sure, that would unlock a deeper level of understanding and appreciation but it's not necessary.

Just look at its project Real Estate Fails, for example. Full of ridiculous architectural and interior design hiccups, it shares pictures from the ridiculous side of the housing market, proving that some agents don't have everything under control. Whether it's due to their own fault, the owners, or unfortunate circumstances, there are plenty of things that might deter potential buyers.

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Kankan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fair game, city people do love to bitch about those things

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We managed to get in touch with Eric Simon, founder of The Broke Agent, and he was kind enough to have a little chat with us.

"Just over six years ago, I started posting as The Broke Agent on Instagram, producing content that focused on the 'inner monologue' of a struggling realtor in Los Angeles. As a licensed realtor, I basically started making fun of everything that was happening to me and put it online in blog form, YouTube Videos, and short-form content like memes, tweets, and Facebook posts. It blew up really quickly and now has well over half a million followers across all platforms."

Even if we were to talk solely about its target audience, there's still room for The Broke Agent to grow as there are over 2 million active real estate agents in the U.S.

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Who Needs Inspections?

Who Needs Inspections?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a good example here at work. Dude owned a camping site with houses. The firefighters did a surprise inspection. Dude got fined for not having any fire alarms or smoke detectors. He then proceeds to glue smoke detectors to ceilings without connecting them to anything. The firefighters came back, opened the detectors and found his little scam. Dude got fined AGAIN and then called us to install things properly. 😂

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Apparently The Description Read “Stainless Steel Appliances”

Apparently The Description Read “Stainless Steel Appliances”

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the microwave real? Is the kitchen real? WHERE DOES IT END

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Kelli Lindsay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So wait, where was the yellow handle of the microwave hiding, exactly, bc it doesn’t look like there is a slot for it and would cause the magnetic cover to bulge out which it clearly isn’t in the first pic. I call bullshit.

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Kelli Lindsay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I now see the edge below the handle so I guess, feasibly, the magnet would cover it, but still, lol; at some point a prospective buyer is gonna actually be physically in the kitchen, right? Lol

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Nicole Tomme
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Just wow. My parents bought a house years ago and the couple that was selling tried to swap out the washer and dryer and stovetop AFTER closing (not in the agreement). I noticed immediately and my parents had the check held until they returned the stolen property. Classy.

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Klaatu Verrata (Cough)
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something like this happened to us. 15 years ago we bought an almost new home where the couple who built it ran out of money half way through the build, and ended up divorcing over the stress of it (both facts concealed from us, the buyers, and our agent). So they installed stuff they either borrowed, intended to remove and keep, or planned to return for refunds after the house closing. Mind you, this was a $600,000+ house 15 years ago. So...you can imagine where this went. Their biggest mistake was trying to con attorneys. 😂

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Candy Hanson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does that fit over the microwave door handle?? This is magician s***.

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Denielle Vazquez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm wondering the same. Magnet looks flat against it and should be a bulge where the handle is. Unless they removed the handle(s) for the pictures that are posted on the actual posting, but are showing it with the handle just for this pic?! IDK but I can CLEARLY tell something is not right in the 1st pic and would definitely say something about it. You can just tell the oven looks fake in that 1st pic...there is no reflection and should CLEARLY have reflection of whatever is in front of it! I guess I have just learned to really look at photos now since EVERYTHING is photoshopped these days to deceive the naked eye!

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Lindsey Leigh Phillips
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually perfect, as i usually just put a photo of food on the dinner table.

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Alicia GriffonLady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How was a flat printout of an oven covering the handle of the microwave?

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Amazon QT
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s a raised rim around edge of the microwave and stove so it will clear any protruding features.

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Erin Bradley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why even make a product like an appliance facade to trick people.

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Chance Bike
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly.. More than likely, they were waiting on final appliances to get shipped/installed, and this was for photo/presentation purposes. I don't think they could pass a sale otherwise within the contract.

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Amazon QT
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a condo a few doors down for ours that the owner stopped paying her condo dues for over 2 years.., final total was $17,545 she owed in condo does for those 2 years ( and that didn’t include the late fees the accrued over the months. She had finally sold the condo, was under contract and got everything out of the condo- she even took the washer/dryer and fridge and a few other things. The buyer forced her to bring them back because it was in the contract. LOL

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Jessica B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something like this happened to the people who lived in my house before me. They were promised granite countertops and paid for them when they bought the house from out of state, turns out the sellers just installed a granite design sticker, and didn't even do a great job of it. It doesn't bother us too much, but we didn't pay for granite.

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CAMAW
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hey boss, aren't we supposed to update the kitchen?" "yes" "why are there only stickers?" "tight budget" "then why are we updating the-" "JUST DO IT"

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Stay Off My Lawn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Autistic me touching everything would’ve uncovered that scam in three milliseconds

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Fergus Corgi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bought a condo and after closing I realized the nice ceiling fans had been switched out for cheap ones, all the blinds were different & a couple of the appliances were swapped out too. I was planning on getting new blinds & appliances so that wasn't a big deal but the fans were like $1,000 each so I was going to say something until I realized they left the Miele washer & dryer behind (the listing said they were not included). I decided I wouldn't complain about the other stuff as long as they didn't come for the washer & dryer. They didn't so me, Sparkle & Sahara lived happily ever after 🙂

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that even legal? It's not a potted plant or a coffee table they are going to take back after the sale. People use appliances as part of the sale. I know it was a (minor) factor when I bought my house.

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Lilly's Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That wouldn't have worked, the handle on the microwave would have stuck out.

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Trey Truk
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

e of the microwave allow for a flat fit of the overlay? How suspect......

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Janet Graham
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always open up stuff like appliances when you do the final walk-through!

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Jb Dean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the words of Charles Manson: “ That’s your reality man, that’s not my reality. “ 🫣

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Considering the picture looks fake as hell, and very obviously flat, and that the microwave handle wouldn't fit under it, I'm going to go ahead and say this is a fake someone thought would be funny.

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Ilvana Babic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where do people buy this?!I want one when my mom in law decides to come for a visit!

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I suppose if I was the devil's (no morals or ethics) advocate I could suggest that they meant "stainless steel-LOOK appliances".

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Klaatu Verrata (Cough)
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder how many Instagram "before and after"s do this (via Photoshop). If you can completely fake a big @$$, why not completely fake new appliances?

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Znaya
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always pull handles and push buttons just to be sure it is working 😀

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Sharon Vaughn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was that supposed to be an example of what was "in the works"?

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Kathleen Mortenson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What weasels, but I don't think it's a great idea to show these "fixes".

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Sherri Mantooth Bagwell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The house we bought a yr ago had a lovely stainless steel fridge. When we pulled it out to check why water/ice wasn't coming out, we discovered they didn't plum for that.

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Lynn H
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the times they did this on Superstore. Blew up a picture of the Isle to make it look stocked. And did it again for the parking lot to hide excess inventory haha. It doesn't work! People are going to want to inspect the house.

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Liesl English
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best part is this is a microwave disguised as a double oven.

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ZonkeY_the_DonkeY
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand the craze for that, what happend to normal stuff, like white fridges and microwaves

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Simon started Real Estate Fails to grow The Broke Agent brand and to reach people who aren't necessarily just real estate agents but he quickly realized that it's just a really fun account to manage.

"Everyone likes looking at housing pics, especially luxury or real estate 'fails,' so it resonated with an audience outside of the real estate industry as well as real estate agents."

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"Real estate agents love the account because it exposes marketing blunders, property description errors, and other mistakes agents make when uploading their marketing online. It also gives them a platform to submit all the crazy stuff they see in the field and out on showings. The account also casts a wider net on the industry, attracting contractors, appraisers, inspectors, handymen, etc."

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This Might Be The Worst One Yet

This Might Be The Worst One Yet

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According to Simon, curating the account is pretty straightforward because by now the community around it has gotten big enough for him to receive a steady stream of content.

"Most of my posts come from other realtors in my DMs, but I also get submissions in my Discord, through The Broke Agent and in our real estate Facebook pages and groups," he explained. "Like I said above, most of the photos come from agents actually spotting these crazy fails in the field on showings, inspections, or open houses. We also have a series called #ThingsWeSeeAtShowings on The Broke Agent stories."

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Nah Nobody Will Notice

Nah Nobody Will Notice

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My Worst Nightmare

My Worst Nightmare

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When Your Stager Goes A Little Nuts With House Plants

When Your Stager Goes A Little Nuts With House Plants

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You couldn't find another person more suited to run the project. "Because I am a licensed realtor, I have developed a good eye for what is 'out of the ordinary' and what will perform well as a post," Simon said. "Also, I've been looking at and posting real estate content every day for 6 plus years so that helps with my judgment for what to post."

"The best performing content on Real Estate Fails is toilet content and anything that's sexual. If it looks like a penis or is provocative in any way, the audience goes crazy for it."

Another successful ongoing theme is staging fails where people try to cover up eye sores or contracting issues. The keyword here is 'try'.

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The Most Insane Apartment Complex Of All Time?

The Most Insane Apartment Complex Of All Time?

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Simon constantly searches for ways to engage his followers. "The best way to [do it] on these posts is to say something in the caption like 'describe this like it's in a property description.' That way, agents can put their humorous twist on a housing feature and highlight it in a positive light like a realtor would do in their marketing."

The man behind the show also highlighted that The Broke Agent has much more to offer; it's a full-on real estate media company with Podcasts (The Over Ask Podcast), blogs, YouTube videos, contributors, and more. "Our goal is to make real estate professionals laugh through the daily stress of the industry and also help improve their business with our marketing, consulting, and content platform."

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congratulations! you just got yourself a free houseplant! or dinner, if you’re feeling lucky

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The Things We See At Showings…

The Things We See At Showings…

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You Keeping This Or Updating?

You Keeping This Or Updating?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never know whether to up or downvote when something on these lists of bad stuff is actually cool.

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Thoughts On Photoshopping A Ferrari Into Your Listing Pics?

Thoughts On Photoshopping A Ferrari Into Your Listing Pics?

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What The Hell Is This A Pyramid?

What The Hell Is This A Pyramid?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, to leave this building you have to jump gracefully to your left?

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"Beautiful Balcony Looking Over The Palatial Entertaining Area"

"Beautiful Balcony Looking Over The Palatial Entertaining Area"

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Whoops

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe this is the bathroom from the story a few days ago about the anti-masturbation family.

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What In The Fresh Hell Is This?

What In The Fresh Hell Is This?

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Carena Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, the sideways toilet. Sometimes you make it in the bowl, sometimes you hit the TP.

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“4th Bedroom”

“4th Bedroom”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a room. There's a bed in it. The car's been repossessed anyway, so what the heck

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Staging In Tampa...

Staging In Tampa...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I faked a bed in an empty bedroom with cardboard boxes and a couple of blankets. It's pretty common when occupants have already moved.

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Nothing To See Here

Nothing To See Here

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a stupid inclusion. It wasn't a real estate listing; it was the Texas freeze in February 2021, which caused catastrophic damage due to two main reasons: 1. TX houses are not built for such weather (including water pipe insulation) and 2. MOST OF THE STATE WAS DUMPED OFF THE POWER GRID SO THAT IT WOULDN'T FAIL WHICH WAS COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE IF THE TX LEADERSHIP HAD WINTERIZED THE GRID AS THEY WERE TOLD TO DO A FULL TEN YEARS BEFORE BECAUSE EXPERTS KNEW SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVENTUALLY.

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